Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger

Short bio

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger is a commercial system monitor application distributed by Hawkeye Products. Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may have the capabilities to harvest stored credentials, keystrokes, screenshots, network activity, and more from computers where the software is installed. Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may covertly monitor user behaviour and harvest personally identifiable information including names and passwords, keystrokes from emails, chat programs, websites visited, and financial activity.

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may be capable of the covert collection of screenshots, video recordings, or the ability to activate any connected camera or microphone. Collected information may be stored locally and later retrieved, or may be transmitted to an online service or location.

Symptoms

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may run as a start-up entry and may be visible as running processes on compromised machines. Alternatively, Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may also be configured in a manner which prevents visible processes and start-up entries.

Type and source of infection

Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger may be distributed using various methods. This software may be packaged with free online software, or could be disguised as a harmless program and distributed by email. Alternatively, this software may be installed by an individual with physical or remote access to the computer.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from the installation of Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger.

Malwarebytes detects and removes Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger.

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove many Spyware.HawkEyeKeylogger infections without further user interaction.